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The Aristocrats Release “Duck”
New Albums

The Aristocrats Release “Duck”

The Aristocrats have returned with their fifth studio album, entitled “Duck.” Each member of the trio contributed three compositions to the effort, which is their first concept album.

Bryan Beller and The Aristocrats Announce First Studio Album in Five Years
News

Bryan Beller and The Aristocrats Announce First Studio Album in Five Years

After teasing it last month, The Aristocrats have revealed the details of their upcoming album, which marks their first studio record in five years. “DUCK” is a concept album described as “rowdier than ever, but… like nothing else in their catalog.”

The Aristocrats Release Album with Primuz Chamber Orchestra
New Albums

The Aristocrats Release Album with Primuz Chamber Orchestra

The Aristocrats create some pretty intricate music with just three people, so it’s only more epic that they’ve teamed up with Primuz Chamber Orchestra to release an album with more fleshed-out versions of their songs.

The Aristocrats Announce “Defrost” North American Tour
Concerts & Tours

The Aristocrats Announce “Defrost” North American Tour

The Aristocrats have announced the “Defrost” tour, which will take the trio across North America with 50 performances. Guthrie Govan, Bryan Beller, and Marco Minnemann will be on the road for 10 weeks across the U.S and Canada.

Bryan Beller and The Aristocrats Announce Live Album, “FREEZE!”
New Albums

Bryan Beller and The Aristocrats Announce Live Album, “FREEZE!”

In February 2020, The Aristocrats were 100 shows deep into a tour. The trio was playing some of their best shows ever before the pandemic brought the world to a halt. That pre-pandemic period will be featured on their next live album, “FREEZE!”

The Aristocrats Return with “You Know What…?”
New Albums

The Aristocrats Return with “You Know What…?”

The Aristocrats have just released their fourth album, entitled “You Know What…?” Although the trio – consisting of Guthrie Govan, Marco Minnemann, and Bryan Beller – are already musically adventurous, they say this may be their wildest.

The Aristocrats Announce New Album, Tour Dates
Concerts & Tours

The Aristocrats Announce New Album, Tour Dates

After announcing their first ever “Aristocamp,” The Aristocrats have unveiled the title of their next album and a supporting North American tour. The album and tour are both called “You Know What…?”

The Aristocrats Announce “The Aristocamp” Music Camp
Events

The Aristocrats Announce “The Aristocamp” Music Camp

The Aristocrats have announced their first ever “Aristocamp,” which is set to take place from June 18 - 21. Each member of the trio – including bassist Bryan Beller – will teaching and performing. Michael Manring is a guest instructor.

Groove – Episode #22: Bryan Beller
Groove Podcast

Groove – Episode #22: Bryan Beller

He could have one of the most fascinating careers as a bass player. It’s not that he’s played in classic bands during the sixties. He hasn’t. It’s not that he was around to see (and played) during the formative years, as the electric bass took hold. He has not. Bryan Beller is a bass player who happens to find himself...

The Aristocrats Show What They’ve Learned on “Tres Caballeros”
New Albums

The Aristocrats Show What They’ve Learned on “Tres Caballeros”

Instrumental rock/fusion trio The Aristocrats’ third studio album, Tres Caballeros, reveals a young band of pros, who have learned a great deal in the band’s four years together. Here’s a few ways information manifested itself for Tres Caballeros, according to guitarist Guthrie Govan: “The decision to road-test our new material in front of a live audience before commencing the recording...

The Aristocrats Release Live CD/DVD Set from Culture Clash Tour
New Albums

The Aristocrats Release Live CD/DVD Set from Culture Clash Tour

The Aristocrats one-upped itself with the release of its latest album package, The album, which documents world tour performances supporting the progressive rock band’s 2013 album Culture Clash, showcases not just one date, but performances from six different stops in five countries on three continents. The trio includes bassist Bryan Beller, guitarist Guthrie Govan on guitar and Marco Minnemann on...

Bryan Beller: The Aristocrats “Living the Dream” Bass Playthrough
Bass Videos

Bryan Beller: The Aristocrats “Living the Dream” Bass Playthrough

Gallien Krueger has released the latest in their artist series of videos, and this one is a doozie. Aristocrats bassist and all around bass monster Bryan Beller plays through the song “Living the Dream” from the trio’s latest album, Culture Clash. Sometimes blissful and sometimes frantic, the song pays homage to the ups and downs of a touring musician. Beller...